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7 Best Medium Duration Funds 2026

Updated on March 18, 2026 , 8252 views

Are you looking for a medium-term investment option? Do you have an idle money that you would want to invest for next 3-4 years? If yes, then here’s a fund for you- Medium Duration Funds! Medium Duration Funds are a type of debt Mutual Fund that invests in debt and money market instruments with a Macaulay duration of three to four years. Let’s understand more about this fund, along with looking at some of the best medium duration funds to invest.

Medium Duration Debt Funds- Overview

Debt is typically categorised in terms of maturity. The terms of debt funds are – low duration funds, short duration, medium duration, medium to long duration and long duration funds. Medium Duration Funds invests in debt securities with a maturity of 3-4 years. The maturity of this fund is lower than short duration funds and higher than long duration funds.

Typically, the interest rate of medium duration funds is greater than that of the short duration fund. Ideally, these funds tend to perform when the short-term interest rates are high. There is a popular belief that debt funds are risk-free, but they are not completely risk-free. There are some standard risks that are attached to debt assets like- interest rate risk, credit risk, and liquidity risk.

If we look at the interest rate-risk of medium duration funds it is higher than that of the short duration fund. So, investors who are planning to invest in these type of funds should be able to tolerate little risk in the investments.

Features of Investing in Debt Mutual Funds

  • In debt funds, one can withdraw the required funds from the investment at any point of time, and also can let the remaining fund stay invested.
  • Debt funds are ideally considered to earn optimal returns over regular period of time. For instance, choosing dividend payout can be an option for a regular income flow.
  • Unlike Equity Funds, debts are not affected by the market Volatility, in fact they carry the standard risk like interest rate risk and credit risk.
  • In debt funds, you can generate fixed income every month by starting a Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP is a reserve of SIP/STP) to withdraw a fixed amount on a monthly basis. Also, you can change the amount of the SWP when required.

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Fund Selection Methodology used to find 7 funds

  • Category: Debt
  • Sub-category: Medium%20term%20Bond
  • AUM Range: 100 to 100000 Cr
  • Sorted On : 3-year return (high to low)
  • Tags: fcpro
  • No Of Funds: 7

Top 7 Best Performing Medium Duration Funds 2026 - 2027

FundNAVNet Assets (Cr)3 MO (%)6 MO (%)1 YR (%)3 YR (%)2024 (%)Debt Yield (YTM)Mod. DurationEff. Maturity
Aditya Birla Sun Life Medium Term Plan Growth ₹42.2747
↓ -0.05
₹3,0702.84.69.59.810.97.8%2Y 11M 16D3Y 10M 24D
Nippon India Strategic Debt Fund Growth ₹16.3966
↓ -0.02
₹1391.22.78.88.49.67.57%3Y 8M 5D4Y 10M 2D
Kotak Medium Term Fund Growth ₹23.7277
↓ -0.03
₹2,0070.72.77.57.98.98.09%3Y 25D4Y 6M 11D
Axis Strategic Bond Fund Growth ₹29.2007
↓ -0.01
₹2,1221.22.87.47.98.27.91%3Y 6M 7D5Y 1M 17D
ICICI Prudential Medium Term Bond Fund Growth ₹46.848
↓ -0.01
₹5,6140.92.97.67.797.99%3Y 6M 18D6Y 5M 23D
SBI Magnum Medium Duration Fund Growth ₹53.0297
↑ 0.02
₹6,77112.56.57.47.58.03%2Y 10M 20D4Y 18D
HDFC Medium Term Debt Fund Growth ₹58.4235
↓ -0.03
₹3,87312.56.67.37.77.9%3Y 2M 1D4Y 9M 25D
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 20 Mar 26

Research Highlights & Commentary of 7 Funds showcased

CommentaryAditya Birla Sun Life Medium Term PlanNippon India Strategic Debt FundKotak Medium Term FundAxis Strategic Bond FundICICI Prudential Medium Term Bond FundSBI Magnum Medium Duration FundHDFC Medium Term Debt Fund
Point 1Lower mid AUM (₹3,070 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹139 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹2,007 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹2,122 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹5,614 Cr).Highest AUM (₹6,771 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹3,873 Cr).
Point 2Established history (17+ yrs).Established history (11+ yrs).Established history (11+ yrs).Established history (13+ yrs).Established history (21+ yrs).Established history (22+ yrs).Oldest track record among peers (24 yrs).
Point 3Top rated.Rating: 4★ (upper mid).Rating: 3★ (lower mid).Rating: 4★ (upper mid).Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).Rating: 3★ (lower mid).Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
Point 4Risk profile: Moderate.Risk profile: Moderate.Risk profile: Moderate.Risk profile: Moderate.Risk profile: Moderate.Risk profile: Moderate.Risk profile: Moderate.
Point 51Y return: 9.50% (top quartile).1Y return: 8.84% (upper mid).1Y return: 7.54% (lower mid).1Y return: 7.38% (lower mid).1Y return: 7.57% (upper mid).1Y return: 6.46% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 6.64% (bottom quartile).
Point 61M return: 0.03% (lower mid).1M return: 0.24% (top quartile).1M return: -0.41% (bottom quartile).1M return: 0.19% (upper mid).1M return: -0.13% (bottom quartile).1M return: 0.02% (lower mid).1M return: 0.09% (upper mid).
Point 7Sharpe: 2.37 (top quartile).Sharpe: 1.24 (lower mid).Sharpe: 1.71 (upper mid).Sharpe: 1.44 (lower mid).Sharpe: 1.86 (upper mid).Sharpe: 0.86 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 0.91 (bottom quartile).
Point 8Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
Point 9Yield to maturity (debt): 7.80% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 7.57% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 8.09% (top quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 7.91% (lower mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 7.99% (upper mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 8.03% (upper mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 7.90% (lower mid).
Point 10Modified duration: 2.96 yrs (upper mid).Modified duration: 3.68 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 3.07 yrs (upper mid).Modified duration: 3.52 yrs (lower mid).Modified duration: 3.55 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 2.89 yrs (top quartile).Modified duration: 3.17 yrs (lower mid).

Aditya Birla Sun Life Medium Term Plan

  • Lower mid AUM (₹3,070 Cr).
  • Established history (17+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 9.50% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.03% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 2.37 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.80% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 2.96 yrs (upper mid).

Nippon India Strategic Debt Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹139 Cr).
  • Established history (11+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 8.84% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.24% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.24 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.57% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 3.68 yrs (bottom quartile).

Kotak Medium Term Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹2,007 Cr).
  • Established history (11+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 7.54% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: -0.41% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.71 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 8.09% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 3.07 yrs (upper mid).

Axis Strategic Bond Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹2,122 Cr).
  • Established history (13+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 7.38% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 0.19% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 1.44 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.91% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 3.52 yrs (lower mid).

ICICI Prudential Medium Term Bond Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹5,614 Cr).
  • Established history (21+ yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 7.57% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: -0.13% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.86 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.99% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 3.55 yrs (bottom quartile).

SBI Magnum Medium Duration Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹6,771 Cr).
  • Established history (22+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 6.46% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.02% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.86 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 8.03% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 2.89 yrs (top quartile).

HDFC Medium Term Debt Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹3,873 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (24 yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 6.64% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.09% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.91 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.90% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 3.17 yrs (lower mid).

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*Above is list of best Medium Duration funds having AUM/Net Assets above 100 Crore. Sorted on Last 3 Year Return.

1. Aditya Birla Sun Life Medium Term Plan

The primary investment objective of the Scheme is to generate regular income through investments in debt & money market instruments in order to make regular dividend payments to unit holders & secondary objective is growth of capital.

Research Highlights for Aditya Birla Sun Life Medium Term Plan

  • Lower mid AUM (₹3,070 Cr).
  • Established history (17+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 9.50% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.03% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 2.37 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.80% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 2.96 yrs (upper mid).
  • Average maturity: 3.90 yrs (top quartile).
  • Exit load: 0-365 Days (1%),365 Days and above(NIL).

Below is the key information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Medium Term Plan

Aditya Birla Sun Life Medium Term Plan
Growth
Launch Date 25 Mar 09
NAV (20 Mar 26) ₹42.2747 ↓ -0.05   (-0.12 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹3,070 on 28 Feb 26
Category Debt - Medium term Bond
AMC Birla Sun Life Asset Management Co Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 1.57
Sharpe Ratio 2.37
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 1,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load 0-365 Days (1%),365 Days and above(NIL)
Yield to Maturity 7.8%
Effective Maturity 3 Years 10 Months 24 Days
Modified Duration 2 Years 11 Months 16 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
28 Feb 21₹10,000
28 Feb 22₹11,001
28 Feb 23₹13,264
29 Feb 24₹14,263
28 Feb 25₹16,044
28 Feb 26₹17,708

Aditya Birla Sun Life Medium Term Plan SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹215,396.
Net Profit of ₹35,396
Invest Now

Returns for Aditya Birla Sun Life Medium Term Plan

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 20 Mar 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0%
3 Month 2.8%
6 Month 4.6%
1 Year 9.5%
3 Year 9.8%
5 Year 12%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 8.9%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 10.9%
2023 10.5%
2022 6.9%
2021 24.8%
2020 7.1%
2019 8.1%
2018 -4.4%
2017 5.6%
2016 7%
2015 10.9%
Fund Manager information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Medium Term Plan
NameSinceTenure
Sunaina Cunha1 Sep 1411.5 Yr.
Mohit Sharma6 Aug 205.57 Yr.

Data below for Aditya Birla Sun Life Medium Term Plan as on 28 Feb 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash5.27%
Equity4.28%
Debt90.19%
Other0.26%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate57.42%
Government32.77%
Cash Equivalent5.27%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
A11.55%
AA39.56%
AAA48.89%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
6.79% Gs 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
8%₹247 Cr24,500,000
7.10% Gs 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
7%₹218 Cr21,196,700
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development 7.27%
Domestic Bonds | -
4%₹126 Cr12,500
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
4%₹114 Cr11,500
Hinduja Leyland Finance Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹108 Cr11,000
Nuvama Wealth Finance Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹96 Cr9,500
6.48% Gs 2035
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹94 Cr9,500,000
GMR Airports Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹83 Cr8,000
Jubilant Bevco Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹80 Cr7,400
Jtpm Metal TRaders Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹80 Cr7,673

2. Nippon India Strategic Debt Fund

(Erstwhile Reliance Classic Bond Fund)

To generate income through investments in a range of debt and money market instruments of various maturities with a view to maximizing income while maintaining the optimum balance of yield, safety and liquidity. The scheme would focus its investments predominantly in corporate bonds of various maturities and across ratings for the purpose of achieving regular income and capital appreciation.

Research Highlights for Nippon India Strategic Debt Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹139 Cr).
  • Established history (11+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 8.84% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.24% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.24 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.57% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 3.68 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Average maturity: 4.84 yrs (lower mid).
  • Exit load: 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL).

Below is the key information for Nippon India Strategic Debt Fund

Nippon India Strategic Debt Fund
Growth
Launch Date 26 Jun 14
NAV (20 Mar 26) ₹16.3966 ↓ -0.02   (-0.09 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹139 on 28 Feb 26
Category Debt - Medium term Bond
AMC Nippon Life Asset Management Ltd.
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 1.08
Sharpe Ratio 1.24
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 100
Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL)
Yield to Maturity 7.57%
Effective Maturity 4 Years 10 Months 2 Days
Modified Duration 3 Years 8 Months 5 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
28 Feb 21₹10,000
28 Feb 22₹11,875
28 Feb 23₹12,086
29 Feb 24₹13,056
28 Feb 25₹14,107
28 Feb 26₹15,458

Nippon India Strategic Debt Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹209,201.
Net Profit of ₹29,201
Invest Now

Returns for Nippon India Strategic Debt Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 20 Mar 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.2%
3 Month 1.2%
6 Month 2.7%
1 Year 8.8%
3 Year 8.4%
5 Year 9%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 4.3%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 9.6%
2023 8.3%
2022 7%
2021 2%
2020 17.4%
2019 -23.5%
2018 -3.4%
2017 4.7%
2016 6.9%
2015 11.1%
Fund Manager information for Nippon India Strategic Debt Fund
NameSinceTenure
Kinjal Desai25 May 187.77 Yr.
Sushil Budhia1 Feb 206.08 Yr.
Akshay Sharma1 Dec 223.25 Yr.
Lokesh Maru5 Sep 250.48 Yr.
Divya Sharma5 Sep 250.48 Yr.

Data below for Nippon India Strategic Debt Fund as on 28 Feb 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash16.04%
Debt83.61%
Other0.35%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate47.24%
Government36.37%
Cash Equivalent16.04%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AA45.24%
AAA54.76%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
7.17% Madhyapradesh Sgs 2031
Sovereign Bonds | -
7%₹10 Cr1,000,000
6.79% Gs 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
7%₹10 Cr1,000,000
6.68% Gs 2040
Sovereign Bonds | -
7%₹10 Cr1,000,000
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹5 Cr1,000
Rec Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹5 Cr50
7.10% Gs 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
4%₹5 Cr500,000
TRuhome Finance Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹5 Cr500
Aditya Birla Real Estate Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹5 Cr500
7.08% Chhattisgarh Sdl 2030
Sovereign Bonds | -
4%₹5 Cr500,000
Andhra Pradesh State Beverages Corporation Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹5 Cr500

3. Kotak Medium Term Fund

The investment objective of the scheme is to generate regular income and capital appreciation by investing in a portfolio of medium term debt and money market instruments. There is no assurance or guarantee that the investment objective of the scheme will be achieved

Research Highlights for Kotak Medium Term Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹2,007 Cr).
  • Established history (11+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 7.54% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: -0.41% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.71 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 8.09% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 3.07 yrs (upper mid).
  • Average maturity: 4.53 yrs (upper mid).
  • Exit load: 0-18 Months (2%),18 Months and above(NIL).

Below is the key information for Kotak Medium Term Fund

Kotak Medium Term Fund
Growth
Launch Date 25 Mar 14
NAV (20 Mar 26) ₹23.7277 ↓ -0.03   (-0.15 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹2,007 on 28 Feb 26
Category Debt - Medium term Bond
AMC Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 1.63
Sharpe Ratio 1.71
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load 0-18 Months (2%),18 Months and above(NIL)
Yield to Maturity 8.09%
Effective Maturity 4 Years 6 Months 11 Days
Modified Duration 3 Years 25 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
28 Feb 21₹10,000
28 Feb 22₹10,665
28 Feb 23₹10,911
29 Feb 24₹11,821
28 Feb 25₹12,770
28 Feb 26₹13,888

Kotak Medium Term Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹200,132.
Net Profit of ₹20,132
Invest Now

Returns for Kotak Medium Term Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 20 Mar 26

DurationReturns
1 Month -0.4%
3 Month 0.7%
6 Month 2.7%
1 Year 7.5%
3 Year 7.9%
5 Year 6.7%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.4%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 8.9%
2023 9%
2022 6.1%
2021 3.2%
2020 4.7%
2019 8.5%
2018 7%
2017 5.4%
2016 6.6%
2015 10.9%
Fund Manager information for Kotak Medium Term Fund
NameSinceTenure
Deepak Agrawal25 Mar 1411.94 Yr.
Vihag Mishra1 Jun 250.75 Yr.

Data below for Kotak Medium Term Fund as on 28 Feb 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash7.79%
Equity9.66%
Debt82.27%
Other0.29%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate71.25%
Government11.01%
Cash Equivalent7.79%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
A7.99%
AA53.68%
AAA38.33%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Jtpm Metal TRaders Limited
Debentures | -
5%₹104 Cr10,000
L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited
Debentures | -
5%₹100 Cr10,000
Bamboo Hotel And Global Centre (Delhi) Private Limited
Debentures | -
5%₹91 Cr9,000
Adani Power Ltd
Debentures | -
4%₹90 Cr9,000
Embassy Office Parks REIT (Real Estate)
-, Since 31 May 21 | EMBASSY
4%₹85 Cr1,998,346
TATA Steel Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹76 Cr750
Pipeline Infrastructure Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹64 Cr6,280
Aditya Birla Renewables Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹60 Cr6,000
Aditya Birla Real Estate Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹56 Cr5,500
Indigrid Infrastructure Trust
Debentures | -
3%₹51 Cr5,000

4. Axis Strategic Bond Fund

(Erstwhile Axis Income Fund)

To generate optimal returns in the medium term while maintaining liquidity of the portfolio by investing in debt and money market instruments.

Research Highlights for Axis Strategic Bond Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹2,122 Cr).
  • Established history (13+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 7.38% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 0.19% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 1.44 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.91% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 3.52 yrs (lower mid).
  • Average maturity: 5.13 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Exit load: 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL).

Below is the key information for Axis Strategic Bond Fund

Axis Strategic Bond Fund
Growth
Launch Date 28 Mar 12
NAV (20 Mar 26) ₹29.2007 ↓ -0.01   (-0.05 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹2,122 on 28 Feb 26
Category Debt - Medium term Bond
AMC Axis Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 1.08
Sharpe Ratio 1.44
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL)
Yield to Maturity 7.91%
Effective Maturity 5 Years 1 Month 17 Days
Modified Duration 3 Years 6 Months 7 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
28 Feb 21₹10,000
28 Feb 22₹10,601
28 Feb 23₹11,016
29 Feb 24₹11,916
28 Feb 25₹12,891
28 Feb 26₹13,955

Axis Strategic Bond Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹200,132.
Net Profit of ₹20,132
Invest Now

Returns for Axis Strategic Bond Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 20 Mar 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.2%
3 Month 1.2%
6 Month 2.8%
1 Year 7.4%
3 Year 7.9%
5 Year 6.8%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 8%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 8.2%
2023 8.7%
2022 7.3%
2021 3.8%
2020 5.2%
2019 10.5%
2018 7.1%
2017 6.7%
2016 7.5%
2015 11.6%
Fund Manager information for Axis Strategic Bond Fund
NameSinceTenure
Devang Shah5 Nov 1213.32 Yr.
Sachin Jain1 Feb 233.08 Yr.
Akhil Thakker1 Feb 233.08 Yr.

Data below for Axis Strategic Bond Fund as on 28 Feb 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash6.01%
Equity2.27%
Debt91.44%
Other0.28%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate58.6%
Government32.84%
Cash Equivalent6.01%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
A12.29%
AA48.07%
AAA39.64%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
7.10% Gs 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
5%₹115 Cr11,200,000
Jubilant Beverages Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹70 Cr6,500
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd
Debentures | -
3%₹67 Cr6,500
6.48% Gs 2035
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹67 Cr6,800,000
7.18% Tamilnadu Sgs 2033
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹63 Cr6,358,600
Vedanta Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹60 Cr6,000
Adani Power Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹60 Cr6,000
Jubilant Bevco Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹60 Cr5,500
Nuvama Wealth Finance Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹58 Cr5,800
Delhi International Airport Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹57 Cr5,500

5. ICICI Prudential Medium Term Bond Fund

(Erstwhile ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund)

To generate income through investments in a range of debt and money market instruments of various maturities with a view to maximizing income while maintaining the optimum balance of yield, safety and liquidity.

Research Highlights for ICICI Prudential Medium Term Bond Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹5,614 Cr).
  • Established history (21+ yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 7.57% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: -0.13% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.86 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.99% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 3.55 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Average maturity: 6.48 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Exit load: 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL).

Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Medium Term Bond Fund

ICICI Prudential Medium Term Bond Fund
Growth
Launch Date 15 Sep 04
NAV (20 Mar 26) ₹46.848 ↓ -0.01   (-0.02 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹5,614 on 15 Mar 26
Category Debt - Medium term Bond
AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 1.37
Sharpe Ratio 1.86
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL)
Yield to Maturity 7.99%
Effective Maturity 6 Years 5 Months 23 Days
Modified Duration 3 Years 6 Months 18 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
28 Feb 21₹10,000
28 Feb 22₹10,618
28 Feb 23₹11,085
29 Feb 24₹11,930
28 Feb 25₹12,881
28 Feb 26₹13,988

ICICI Prudential Medium Term Bond Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹200,132.
Net Profit of ₹20,132
Invest Now

Returns for ICICI Prudential Medium Term Bond Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 20 Mar 26

DurationReturns
1 Month -0.1%
3 Month 0.9%
6 Month 2.9%
1 Year 7.6%
3 Year 7.7%
5 Year 6.8%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.4%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 9%
2023 8%
2022 7%
2021 4.2%
2020 5.5%
2019 10.4%
2018 9.2%
2017 5.1%
2016 6.5%
2015 10.2%
Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Medium Term Bond Fund
NameSinceTenure
Manish Banthia7 Nov 169.32 Yr.
Akhil Kakkar22 Jan 242.1 Yr.

Data below for ICICI Prudential Medium Term Bond Fund as on 15 Mar 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash8.24%
Equity7.96%
Debt83.47%
Other0.33%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate61.42%
Government22.05%
Cash Equivalent8.24%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AA61.36%
AAA38.64%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
6.68% Gs 2040
Sovereign Bonds | -
6%₹339 Cr35,078,100
Embassy Office Parks REIT (Real Estate)
-, Since 30 Apr 25 | EMBASSY
4%₹203 Cr4,765,556
6.48% Gs 2035
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹193 Cr19,529,900
↑ 5,000,000
7.34% Gs 2064
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹186 Cr18,801,500
Adani Enterprises Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹174 Cr17,500
Vedanta Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹171 Cr17,000
Jtpm Metal TRaders Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹157 Cr15,000
SIDDHIVINAYAK SECURITISATION TRUST
Unlisted bonds | -
3%₹152 Cr150
Oberoi Realty Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹151 Cr15,000
TATA Projects Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹150 Cr15,000

6. SBI Magnum Medium Duration Fund

(Erstwhile SBI Regular Savings Fund)

To provide attractive returns to the Magnum holders / Unit holders either through periodic dividends or through capital appreciation through an actively managed portfolio of debt, equity and money market instruments.

Research Highlights for SBI Magnum Medium Duration Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹6,771 Cr).
  • Established history (22+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 6.46% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.02% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.86 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 8.03% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 2.89 yrs (top quartile).
  • Average maturity: 4.05 yrs (upper mid).
  • Exit load: 0-12 Months (1.5%),12 Months and above(NIL).

Below is the key information for SBI Magnum Medium Duration Fund

SBI Magnum Medium Duration Fund
Growth
Launch Date 12 Nov 03
NAV (20 Mar 26) ₹53.0297 ↑ 0.02   (0.03 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹6,771 on 15 Mar 26
Category Debt - Medium term Bond
AMC SBI Funds Management Private Limited
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 1.22
Sharpe Ratio 0.86
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load 0-12 Months (1.5%),12 Months and above(NIL)
Yield to Maturity 8.03%
Effective Maturity 4 Years 18 Days
Modified Duration 2 Years 10 Months 20 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
28 Feb 21₹10,000
28 Feb 22₹10,520
28 Feb 23₹10,900
29 Feb 24₹11,771
28 Feb 25₹12,679
28 Feb 26₹13,613

SBI Magnum Medium Duration Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹200,132.
Net Profit of ₹20,132
Invest Now

Returns for SBI Magnum Medium Duration Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 20 Mar 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0%
3 Month 1%
6 Month 2.5%
1 Year 6.5%
3 Year 7.4%
5 Year 6.3%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.7%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 7.5%
2023 8.1%
2022 7.2%
2021 3.4%
2020 3.8%
2019 12.3%
2018 11.1%
2017 6.2%
2016 7.6%
2015 14%
Fund Manager information for SBI Magnum Medium Duration Fund
NameSinceTenure
Lokesh Mallya1 Dec 232.25 Yr.
Mohit Jain30 Nov 178.25 Yr.

Data below for SBI Magnum Medium Duration Fund as on 15 Mar 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash9%
Equity4.93%
Debt85.76%
Other0.31%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate61.06%
Government24.7%
Cash Equivalent9%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
A11.79%
AA45.85%
AAA42.36%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
7.18% Gs 2033
Sovereign Bonds | -
8%₹531 Cr51,500,000
6.68% Gs 2040
Sovereign Bonds | -
7%₹459 Cr47,500,000
Godrej Properties Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹302 Cr30,000
Avanse Financial Services Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹250 Cr25,000
6.48% Gs 2035
Sovereign Bonds | -
4%₹247 Cr25,000,000
Renew Solar Energy (Jharkhand Five) Private Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹224 Cr24,000
Yes Bank Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹223 Cr2,250
Aditya Birla Real Estate Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹221 Cr22,000
Jtpm Metal TRaders Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹208 Cr20,000
Renserv Global Private Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹205 Cr20,500

7. HDFC Medium Term Debt Fund

(Erstwhile HDFC High Interest Fund - Short Term Plan)

To generate income by investing in a range of debt and money market instruments of various maturity dates with a view to maximising income while maintaining the optimum balance of yield, safety and liquidity. The objective is to cater to the needs of investors with shorter term investment horizons and to provide stable returns over shorter periods.

Research Highlights for HDFC Medium Term Debt Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹3,873 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (24 yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 6.64% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.09% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.91 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.90% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 3.17 yrs (lower mid).
  • Average maturity: 4.82 yrs (lower mid).
  • Exit load: 0-1 Months (0.25%),1 Months and above(NIL).

Below is the key information for HDFC Medium Term Debt Fund

HDFC Medium Term Debt Fund
Growth
Launch Date 6 Feb 02
NAV (20 Mar 26) ₹58.4235 ↓ -0.03   (-0.06 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹3,873 on 28 Feb 26
Category Debt - Medium term Bond
AMC HDFC Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 1.29
Sharpe Ratio 0.91
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 300
Exit Load 0-1 Months (0.25%),1 Months and above(NIL)
Yield to Maturity 7.9%
Effective Maturity 4 Years 9 Months 25 Days
Modified Duration 3 Years 2 Months 1 Day

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
28 Feb 21₹10,000
28 Feb 22₹10,612
28 Feb 23₹10,930
29 Feb 24₹11,771
28 Feb 25₹12,657
28 Feb 26₹13,618

HDFC Medium Term Debt Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹200,132.
Net Profit of ₹20,132
Invest Now

Returns for HDFC Medium Term Debt Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 20 Mar 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.1%
3 Month 1%
6 Month 2.5%
1 Year 6.6%
3 Year 7.3%
5 Year 6.3%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.6%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 7.7%
2023 8.1%
2022 6.7%
2021 2.9%
2020 5%
2019 10%
2018 9.1%
2017 5.6%
2016 5.5%
2015 11.5%
Fund Manager information for HDFC Medium Term Debt Fund
NameSinceTenure
Anil Bamboli7 Mar 260 Yr.
Praveen Jain7 Mar 260 Yr.
Dhruv Muchhal22 Jun 232.69 Yr.
Bhavyesh Divecha1 Mar 251 Yr.

Data below for HDFC Medium Term Debt Fund as on 28 Feb 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash4.94%
Equity2.79%
Debt91.95%
Other0.31%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate70.48%
Government21.47%
Cash Equivalent4.94%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
A6.59%
AA47.2%
AAA46.2%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
7.18% Gs 2037
Sovereign Bonds | -
6%₹237 Cr23,047,700
SIDDHIVINAYAK SECURITISATION TRUST
Unlisted bonds | -
5%₹177 Cr175
7.23% Gs 2039
Sovereign Bonds | -
4%₹164 Cr16,000,000
TATA Steel Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹147 Cr14,500
GMR Airports Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹140 Cr13,500
Jubilant Beverages Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹116 Cr10,720
SHIVSHAKTI SECURITISATION TRUST
Unlisted bonds | -
3%₹101 Cr100
Kalpataru Projects International Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹100 Cr10,000
SK Finance Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹100 Cr10,000
Sbfc Finance Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹100 Cr10,000

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